Renowned as one of the most financial and culturally wealthy countries in the world, Singapore boasts a thriving economy setting precedence for its rapid growth into one of our most popular travel destinations. Brendan invites you to join the millions that have flocked this captivating urban metropolis, seeking to indulge in the most extravagant riches hidden within this prosperous Asian gem. Enjoy a day out perusing the finest shops from your high-end, flagship department stores on Orchard Road to the most modest of sidewalk retailers in its ethnically inclined Chinatown. You will soon find that there are no shortages of stimuli for an enthusiastic, eager traveler.
With an extensive history as a popular worldwide trading port, Singapore supports immense diversity in lifestyle, culture, and cuisine, fostering ethnicities all over the globe including Chinese, Indian, Malay, and many more western ethnicities. Like the United States, you will find a mixture of various cultures within the booming cities of Singapore’s urban landscape, but you will be interested to find and visit many of its social network pockets where ethnicities gather to claim their own.
Little India and Chinatown serve as ethnic centers where Singaporean locals and travelers alike come to experience a different shade of Singapore. Instead of towering high rises, you will be greeted with the excitement of the great Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple or the modesty of Little India’s many local restaurants. In Chinatown, visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple or relax at the Red Dot Design Museum of contemporary art and take Singapore at a different pace.
Weather: Located in the subtropics 1 degree north of the equator, travelers should expect to enjoy a constant temperature, of about 31 degrees Celsius (81 F), any given day in Singapore. However, weary travelers should plan accordingly as there are two monsoon seasons throughout the year—from December to early March, and June to September.
Singaporean culture takes root from its stance as a worldwide economic leader and the multitude of nationalities found within its cities. It has evolved into a multicultural melting pot composed of ethnic groups including China, Malaysia, India, and many European countries. Within this tiny nation, you will find a densely populated, prosperous atmosphere, rich in culture, people, and human interaction.
CUISINE: Cuisine takes stride from the ethnic diversity found within Singapore’s varying cultural grain; crafting a unique plate of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western dishes. Fine dining is often a viable solution, but for those of you looking to experience a truly local treat, “Hawker Centers” provide travelers with exceptionally delightful dishes. Coupled with the vibrant, lively ambiance of Singapore’s nightlife, this will surely make your vacation remarkable.
SHOPPING: With shopping malls housing thousands of retail shops in the skyscraper-clustered district of Orchard Road, shopping proves to be a day’s activity in itself. Indulge yourself in the most fashion forward styles and satisfy your itch for the latest technology directly from the source itself. It’s highly unlikely that travelers will leave empty handed.
LANGUAGE: Singapore’s national language is Malay, but English is predominantly spoken throughout the country. Even street signs are written in English which prove to be a tremendous advantage for tourists.
FESTIVITIES: Singapore hosts several festivities year round, highlighting the many ethnic groups throughout the country. These include, but are not limited to: Hindi festivals like the famous Thaipusam, the Chinese New Year is also celebrated for weeks. Singapore also hosts monumental celebrations and festivities for western holidays including Christmas and New Years. Browse Singapore tour packages.
